South Korea

‘Alienoid’ Delivers Laughs and Big Action/Sci-Fi Fun

Aliens, robots, time travel, wuxia, magical cats, and more make up this South Korean blockbuster. Read More

Why the Horror of ‘The Wailing’ Hinges on Ambiguity

Time to dig into the bones of a film that really lives up to its name. Read More

In Praise of ‘Silenced’: The Film that Shook South Korean Cinema

'Silenced' is a very difficult film to watch. But with subject matter this pressing, it's an important film to have… Read More

A Guide to The Perfect Bong Joon-ho Marathon

These five films will give you a complete portrait of the auteur's career. Read More

‘No Mercy’ Review: Old School Exploitation in High Heels (Fantasia Fest)

A generic story with some solid action and lots of sleaze. Read More

‘Door Lock’ Review: A Remake Done Right (Fantasia 2019)

A slick remake of the brilliantly twisted 'Sleep Tight' that keeps the same core while building its own tale. Read More

‘The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil’ Review: Bad Men Doing Good Work for Thriller Fans (Fantasia 2019)

It's already been optioned for a Hollywood remake with Sylvester Stallone, but you'll want to watch the original first. Read More

‘Revenger’ Review: Netflix Delivers High-Kicking Action from South Korea

Has Netflix once again delivered the year's best action movie? Read More